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South West England

Instow – Instow Beach loop from Bideford

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

Instow – Instow Beach loop from Bideford

Moderate

4.0

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77

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Instow – Instow Beach loop from Bideford

02:22

9.24km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.05 km

View of Bideford and the River Torridge

Highlight • River

From this vantage point you can see Bideford and Bideford Bridge as you look over the River Torridge.

Bideford has plenty of cafes, restaurants, pubs, hotels, B&Bs for a pit stop, meal stop or overnight break.

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2

3.25 km

Tarka Trail: Fremington to Barnstaple

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Use your bell loud and clear on the TarkaTrail as some walkers like me are deaf, we can all live together but remember us please

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3

3.83 km

Instow Station on the Tarka Trail

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Flat and easy to ride trail, we picked it up in Barnstaple and followed to Bideford. I am sure there are lovely views across the Estuary however we didn't get …

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4

4.36 km

Instow Harbour

Highlight • River

5

4.60 km

Instow

Highlight • Beach

Charming former fishing village where the rivers Taw and Torridge meet. Sandy beach and attractive waterfront with cafes.

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6

4.76 km

Instow Beach

Highlight • Beach

The free parking along the road is only for 1hr with no return for 1hr go at 17:01

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7

6.54 km

Tarka Trail at Fremington

Highlight • Cycleway

B

9.24 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.41 km

623 m

202 m

Surfaces

8.04 km

824 m

208 m

132 m

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